'Kim Chang-ok Show 4' (CP Jeong Min-sik/directors Bom Kim, Kim Hyo-yeon) has confirmed its first broadcast in October and released a representative image and the first teaser video filled with Kim Chang-ok's cheerful positive energy. Following the end of 'Kim Chang-ok Show 3' in April, 'Kim Chang-ok Show,' after a six-month break, is finally opening the first chapter of its new season, 'Kim Chang-ok Show 4,' on its first overseas stage in Tokyo, Japan, drawing attention. Stories about cultural adjustment in the nearby yet distant country of Japan, the "Japan-Korea couple showdown" of Korean-Japanese couples, dating in Japan, and new relationship stories that couldn't be heard in Korea will unfold as universally relatable stories, set to capture viewers' hearts.
In particular this season, actor Oh Na-ra, who has shown a wide acting spectrum in dramas such as drama 'First, For Love,' 'The Devil Judge,' 'Alchemy of Souls' series, 'Racket Boys,' 'Sky Castle,' 'My Mister,' and the film 'Just Only Love,' joins alongside MC Hwang Jae-seong, who has worked with the show since 'Kim Chang-ok Show Reboot,' raising expectations. Especially known as a "variety show cheat key" for her unique positive energy displayed in variety shows like APT.404 and the 'Sixth Sense' series, she is expected to show a distinctly different charm on 'Kim Chang-ok Show 4.' Moreover, Oh Na-ra has three years of acting experience with the prominent Japanese troupe "Gekidan Shiki," having stood on her own in Tokyo, so she is expected to deeply empathize with the stories of Korean residents in Japan and bring out sincere resonance like no one else.
The released representative image captures Kim Chang-ok's lively pose on a dazzling stage, drawing attention. With one hand near his ear, as if listening to people's stories, Kim Chang-ok's appearance raises expectations that he will hear various people's anecdotes this season and, as a "conflict terminator," deliver satisfying solutions. Behind this image of Kim Chang-ok, Hwang Jae-seong, carrying a sofa as if to share people's burdens, also catches the eye. In addition, with the candid personality and bold wit of Oh Na-ra joining, she, together with Kim Chang-ok and Hwang Jae-seong, will offer pleasant chemistry, delivering laughter and healing energy to viewers.
Meanwhile, 'Kim Chang-ok Show 4' is a conflict-resolving lecture show presented by Korea's legendary lecture figure Kim Chang-ok for those of us living in an era of communication crisis due to overload, hyper-efficiency, and endless competition. The 'Kim Chang-ok Show,' which previously evoked widespread sympathy and emotion through lecture therapy that soothes hearts alongside diverse audience stories, will in 'Kim Chang-ok Show 4' once again, as a national-level problem solver, straightforwardly tackle worries about parent-child relationships, married couples, couples, and interpersonal issues arising in various social lives. In particular, the season's first broadcast, which will open in Tokyo, will have an international stage theme and is expected to bring out episodes of living abroad in Japan, loneliness, and bittersweet stories of international couples. Applications for the first and second rounds of audience attendance are currently being accepted ahead of the first broadcast: the first round is open until Sep. 14 (Sun), and the second round until Sep. 28 (Sun), both until 6 p.m. via the official website.
'Kim Chang-ok Show 4,' which promises to deliver the even more cheerful wit and energy of national conflict terminator Kim Chang-ok, is scheduled to premiere on tvN in October.
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